First, President Trump brought jobs to Indiana. Then Michigan. Now this... The winning is just beginning (hey, that should be a slogan - I think I'm going to start using it)... THE WINNING IS JUST BEGINNING Coal mining begins seeing revival as Trump gives industry hope March 1, 2017 Wise County, Virginia – A long-awaited revival is under way in this beleaguered Central Appalachia community where residents see coal as the once and future king. Trucks are running again. Miners working seven days a week cannot keep up with current demand. Coal mines, long dormant after the industry’s collapse, are now buzzing again with antlike activity. “We load coal every day for the power plant in Virginia City,” explained Rick, a long-time supervisor for a major local operation who did not want to give his last name. “There's one shipment a week for Georgia Power, and one for Tennessee Eastman.” The past month has seen a resurgence of the coal industry that once formed the backbone of the region's economy, and locals credit President Trump's aggressive, pro-energy agenda. Crippled by a slew of factors, from changing times, an emphasis on renewable energy, and the Obama administration's harsh penalties on coal-fired power plants, the area's economy took a devastating hit over the past eight years. Many of the people living in these mountains had nearly given up hope that the area could ever recover. The smaller communities in this county in southwest Virginia, such as the towns of Appalachia, Pound and St. Paul, were the hardest hit, but the ripple effects were felt far and wide. Prospects changed nearly overnight. President Trump had promised to do everything he could to lift the coal mining industry. Trump began to make good on his pledge last month when he eliminated the Stream Protection Rule, which had placed layers of regulations on the industry. Although it will take a while before the coal industry recovers, the metallurgical or "met coal" markets – coal used to make steel – are already seeing a major upswing. The price for met coal is twice as high as it was a year ago, which is causing a boom in the coalfields. The turnaround owes to more than just Trump. China cut its own production, which helps lift the met industry in the United States. But, many in this area say, Trump’s moves to lift regulations are stoking a rally they have not seen in years. Ramasco Resources began producing its first coal mine in December and said it would open two more this year. In Pennsylvania, Corsa Coal also announced this month that it would begin mining operations beginning in May, according to Bloomberg. “There’s definitely cautious optimism after years of being brutally beaten down,” Jeremy Sussman, an analyst at Clarksons Platou Securities Inc., told Bloomberg. The production of coal reached its peak in 2008. But then President Obama came into office and rolled out a series of regulations that he said were designed to protect America’s streams and waterways from the pollution the mining emitted. Those regulations crippled the industry and left many in the region out of well-paying jobs. For those whose livelihood depended on the industry, the most important thing that Trump has given them is hope. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/0...ing-revival-as-trump-gives-industry-hope.html
lol...He's a loser, and you support him no matter what because he has an "R" in front of his name now.
Some more "winning": 'Boeing plant where Donald Trump vowed to create jobs fires almost 200 people' "The South Carolina Boeing plant where President Donald Trumpspoke about saving American jobs is laying off almost 200 workers, the company says. "Boeing’s South Carolina assembly plant has notified employees that they will be off the company's payrolls from 25 August, company spokeswoman Lori Guntr told The Independent. "The layoffs are part of a larger effort to cut costs at Boeing, where intense competition with rival manufacturer Airbus has forced the company to lower prices and make savings. Orders for the company’s signature 777 jet have also slowed, with production down nearly 60 per cent from its peak. "The company told employees in December that it would resort to layoffs “as a last resort”. But they went on to announce some workers would be made redundant at their Washington plant in March, and the first-ever round of layoffs at the South Carolina plant were declared on Friday. "'We have gone through a variety of other ways of improving competitiveness at the South Carolina site, including voluntary layoffs and costs reductions,' Ms Guntr said. '...We had exhausted all of those and we still were not at the level that our business requires.' "The layoffs come just months after Mr Trump addressed crowds at the South Carolina plant and assured them he would 'put our great people back to work'. "'My focus has been all about jobs. And jobs is one of the primary reasons I'm standing here today as your president,' Mr Trump said. 'And I will never, ever disappoint you.'"
What about all those Carrier jobs in Indiana that Trump "saved". He even promised that new ones would follow. But half of those "saved" jobs are going to Mexico. And if it weren't for the $7,000,000 bribe, I mean "incentive", that Indiana promised Carrier the others would probably be heading south too.
Exactly. The people who claim to stand against government intervention in the "free" market rarely turn down public money. Just the opposite. They often demand it and threaten dire consequences if we don't pony up.
The coal industry is in decline. It's been in decline for years. Even the coal industry acknowledges that the coal industry is in decline. It has little or nothing to do with over-regulation (ask a dead miner) or environmental rules. It's basically because fewer and fewer people want the stuff. For those Conservatives out there, it's known as The Market. There is not much the Trump regime can do about it short of pushing through a law mandating its use. http://www.mining.com/us-coal-industry-decline-even-2017-ieefa/
Of course. The OP was nothing but bald-faced bullshit from Fox News. Shortly after it was published, Robert Murray, the chief executive of the largest coal-mining company in the US, basically said to coal miners, 'Don't get your hopes up.' "Top US coal boss Robert Murray: Trump 'can't bring mining jobs back'" "Trump has consistently pledged to restore mining jobs, but many of those jobs were lost to technology rather than regulation and to competition from natural gas and renewables, which makes it unlikely that he can do much to significantly grow the number of jobs in the industry, said Murray. "'I suggested that he temper his expectations. Those are my exact words,' said Murray. 'He can’t bring them [coal mining jobs] back.'"
Il Douche sets himself up for another win. He might get more coal jobs with this brutally ironic plan, but they won't be in the US. On the other hand, US companies that build coal plants would see some profits. The plan has practically no chance of succeeding, but it's good red meat for Trump's base--they can rant about how the terrible terrible UN is keeping him from Making America Great Again™. 'Trump Wants to Steer UN Climate Cash to Building Coal Plants' "The U.S. will seek to use a United Nations fund designed to aid nations hard hit by climate change to promote the construction of coal-fired power plants around the world. "The U.S. already donated $1 billion to the so-called Green Climate Fund, and it can now use its seat on that board to advance American-energy interests globally, a White House official said. "The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe climate negotiations at the just-concluded summit of Group of 20 leaders in Germany. A U.S. commitment to 'work closely with other countries to help them access and use fossil fuels more cleanly and efficiently' was highlighted in a statement issued by the group last week." ... "The U.S. wants to encourage developing countries to build high-efficiency plants that produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than earlier facilities and construct "clean coal" plants that employ carbon-capture technology to strip out even more, the White House official said. "The U.S. will also use its position as a board member administering the fund to lobby for spending money on natural gas infrastructure abroad, the official said. The fund is supposed to help developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and aid those on the front lines of climate change that are dealing with intense droughts, raging storms and other consequences of the phenomenon." ... "To be sure, it would be hard for the Trump administration to win Green Climate Fund support for coal plants and natural gas pipelines. The board operates on consensus and potential recipient projects are nominated for review from fund-accredited institutions. Board members include representatives from France, Sweden and other countries that are eager to combat climate change."
China appears to be using a coal-tech export strategy with some success. China is still building coal-fired plants at home, but at a reduced pace, and it has been rapidly expanding domestic solar. This is good. However, it is actively pushing coal technology abroad. Primary customers are developing countries that have used little or no coal power up to now. In getting the developing world hooked on coal-fired power China is compensating for declining demand at home while creating new demand for one of the world's dirtiest fuels in a growth market. And playing into Trump's hopes for increased coal exports. Capitalism knows no boundaries. http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-firms-to-build-700-coal-plants
"As Trump vows to bring back coal, Texan coal plant lays off 70 workers because the fossil fuel is not making money" 'Donald Trump's plan to bring back coal appeared to take a hit when a Texan power plant revealed it was making around 70 workers redundant because the fossil fuel not making money. 'The US President said he had "ended the war on coal" last month as he vowed to dismantle "job-killing" Environmental Protection Agency regulations and put miners back to work. 'He has outlined plans to shift the US away from renewable energy through proposed budget cuts after controversially withdrawing from the landmark Paris agreement on climate change on 1 June.'
